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Samsung have begun releasing new updates for the international model, G900F, that contain the Google security patch for September, 2016-09-01. Build date = Mon, 05 Sep 2016 12:33:16 +0000. Release PDA = G900FXXU1CPI8 So far... XSG = UAE (unbranded) ILO = Israel (unbranded) PCL = Israel...

Up until now, OnePlus has issued 2 different firmwares for its phones. Oxygen OS, the almost stock Nexus version for the worldwide model and Hydrogen ROM, that is more heavily skinned, for the Chinese model. This meant that there were two teams working on every update for OnePlus. In an effort...

It would seem that the culprit behind the exploding batteries is Samsung's own SDI subsidiary. They produced all the batteries for the Note 7, worldwide, with the exception of the Chinese models which come with batteries produced by the Hong Kong based, Amperex Technology, and are not affected...

OnePlus 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy S7 – How Fast is Dash Charge?

The OnePlus 3 is dropped from an aircraft flying at between 500Ft - 750ft. Does it survive?

"OnePlus 3 update - users warned new upgrade could RUIN their phone" "OnePlus 3 smartphone fans have been warned against updating their device after it was found to have a damaging effect. The company was flooded with complaints from users after rolling out a software update earlier today that...

Samsung have begun rolling out the July Android security patch level: 01.07.2016 to the international G900F phones with their first release for Vodafone Italy on Product code OMN.

It is good to see that the warranty period for the U.K. and Europe is a full 2 years. This has proved very useful in the past as it seems that other, Samsung, etc; devices have benefitted from this 2 year warranty period in their second year. :)

Samsung have started to roll out the July security update in their latest release. Android security patch level: 01.07.2016 is in the latest release for the Global, Exynos, model, G930F, for the unbranded Netherlands phone on Product Code, PHN. :)...

OnePlus 3 update with sRGB mode and better RAM management isn't rolling out anymore

Just announced that Samsung are releasing unlocked and unbranded models of the popular Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge for the U.S.A.. Essentially they are the same Snapdragon models but without the locked bootloaders and bloatware!!! :D:);) Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Arrive in US Samsung is...

Following the U.K. vote to leave the EU last week, Brexit, the £ has taken a hit on the currency markets and this could force a price hike for the OnePlus 3 which currently retails at £309. The £ has dropped by about 10% but is slowly climbing back up after the Brexit vote but the advice is, if...

Reports are coming in via GSMArena that there is a delay in getting the new OnePlus 3 to U.K. customers who ordered the phone and an accessory. The reason given is that U.K. customs treat the phones differently from accessories. However, not all bad news as customers will be compensated. For the...

GSMArena have published a 9 page review of all aspects of the new OnePlus 3 phone that is well worth reading for anyone thinking of purchasing it... Confidence booster OnePlus 3 review

Samsung have begun rolling out the PEQ update to its Exynos, Global, model of the Galaxy S7, G930F . See post #2 for Edge. The June security patch is included in this latest release. Not only that, there's a big jump in the changelist # from the last release, PD3, on #7538748 to this new...

The U.S. carrier AT&T is launching the carrier exclusive model of the Galaxy S7, the Galaxy S7 Active. This is a tougher, rugged, version of the standard AT&T S7 model and comes with a whopping 4,000 mAh battery, a 5.1" screen with a shatter proof polycarbonate layer and 4GB of RAM and 32GB of...

Samsung rolling out bug fix software update for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Samsung has started rolling out release PE9, mentioned in the link above, to both the the Global models of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, G930F & G935F. First to receive it are the unbranded and lightly carrier branded, Brazilian...

The U.S. carrier minority variant for Verizon, G900V, is getting Marshmallow, Android 6.0.1, rolled out to it by the carrier, as I type. The firmware comes with the May security update. I wonder what modifications, omissions and bloatware Verizon have made this time around.

The Samsung international model, G900F, for the Philippines has only received the May security patch and not a full update to Android 6.0.1, Marshmallow. The 4 Philippine firmwares are for... Globe, Smart, Sun Cellular and Open Line networks. Reasons for the lack of an update to Marshmallow...

Here are the T-Mobile (USA), G900T, firmware details and download for Marshmallow, Android 6.0.1. Model SM-G900T Model name GALAXY S5 Country USA (T-Mobile) Version Android 6.0.1 Changelist 7500527 Build date Thu, 05 May 2016 07:17:09 +0000 Product code TMB PDA...

Wiping the Cache Partition Wiping the cache partition is a useful option, particularly after any firmware update, as it will clear out any rubbish left over from the previous firmware. It can also get you out of problems if you are experiencing a boot loop. This is very simple to do and does...